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December 30, 2025 By  NFL News

NFL: Biggest Sunday Takeaways For Every AFC Team in Week 17

Week 17 was the week when a lot of playoff details were ironed out. However, we have some shocking losses that set up some winner-take-all scenarios that are bound to give us great primetime games next week. Here is your Week 17 AFC roundup!

Week 17 Takeaways from Every AFC Team that Played on Sunday

AFC South

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Indianapolis Colts – In what could be Philip Rivers’ final (?) game, the Colts came up short against the Jaguars 23-17 to lose their sixth straight game. Indy started 7-1, but was eliminated from playoff contention before they took the field Sunday after the Texans beat the Chargers on Saturday.

Jacksonville Jaguars – The Jags escaped Indy with a win to stay one game ahead of the Texans in the division. Trevor Lawrence rushed for two touchdowns to give them the victory.

Houston Texans – C.J. Stroud threw two first-quarter touchdowns to lead the Texans to a big win over the Chargers. Houston now sits at 11-5 with a clinched playoff spot and a chance to still win the division.

Tennessee Titans – The Titans blew a 20-10 halftime lead to lose to the Saints. Tennessee fell to 3-13 on the season.

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